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Victor Watson CBE, a “titan” of the printing industry and celebrated Leeds businessman, has died aged 86.

Hull-based carton manufacturer Kingston Carton has invested in a Tharstern MIS in order to support growth and improve customer service.

Paperlinx has posted a significant slump in sales as losses treble in the first half of 2014/15 as the group inches closer towards a sale of all or part of its European operations.

Paperlinx has promoted the head of its Australia, New Zealand and Asia operations to chief executive following the departure of Andrew Price last week.

Darlington-based Sense Creative has ceased production and looks set to close having filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Canon Europe has moved into 3D printing by announcing a distribution agreement with 3D Systems.

Best Digital has invested in a Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV HS flatbed printer to enable the firm to increase throughput.

Signage firm Contract Sign Systems has invested in the UK’s first Canon Océ Arizona 6160 XTS wide-format flatbed printer.

Unite has reacted angrily after administrators moved in to Aylesford Newsprint yesterday and immediately closed the mill and made 233 staff redundant.

Mailmate Print has acquired the print and mailing division of Jersey Post and relocated the operation in a circa £300,000 strategic investment.

Aylesford Newsprint is poised to be placed into administration, putting 300 jobs at risk and potentially halving the UK’s newsprint capacity.

The PEFC has welcomed the results of a Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) commissioned YouGov poll, which revealed that UK consumers prefer their groceries and fresh produce to be available in...

Overmatter loves a good cause. Pensord Press managing director Darren Coxon has billed his upcoming charitable adventure, somewhat harshly, as “an overweight bloke in the desert followed by vultures”....

To coincide with last month’s Burns Night celebrations, Scottish drinks manufacturer AG Barr embarked on a £1m campaign to promote its Irn-Bru brand, which saw two-litre and 500ml bottles of the...

Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has started offering a tailor-made, reel-to-sheet service for Accurate Freeze, the high-quality folding boxboard (GC2) grade from...